{"id":47,"date":"2016-07-27T22:06:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:26:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:26:03","slug":"root-canals-in-lacey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/root-canals-in-lacey\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canals in Lacey"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"root<\/a>Of all the procedures performed in a dentist\u2019s office, a root canal is probably the most misunderstood. Say the words root canal to most people and the first thought that comes to mind is usually, \u201couch.\u201d Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, root canals in Lacey<\/a> are done to eliminate the ouch of an infected tooth.<\/p>\n

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Why is a Root Canal Necessary?<\/h2>\n

A root canal is the dental treatment necessary when the center of a tooth becomes infected. This area is called the pulp chamber and contains lymph and blood tissue, as well as the nerve. These tissues flush away toxins and bring nutrients to the tooth through the root canals.<\/p>\n

Normally, the pulp chamber and root canals are well protected by your tooth\u2019s other layers of dentin and enamel. However, if you have a tooth with severe decay or a deep crack or fracture, then bacteria can reach this sensitive portion of your tooth. As the number of bacteria increases, infection develops. How does your body alert you that you have an infected tooth? Unfortunately, the first sign is usually pain\u2014severe pain. Other signs include:<\/p>\n